Summer transfer, gossip, speculation and the usual butter ollocks thread

[kippaxvilla2]

Sorry this is the full list.

Reports in Turkey indicate that Besiktas may move for Samatta, 27.

Midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, defenders Bjorn Engels and Frederic Guilbert, and goalkeepers Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic are also believed to be available along with forward Scott Hogan, while Villa may consider offers for Anwar El Ghazi if Smith can bring in another wide attacker.

Hogan had an impressive loan spell at Villa's city rivals Birmingham during the second half of last season.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Re GK, was chatting to an Arsenal supporting mate, he reckons Martinez is marginally better than Leno, though both excellent keepers.

He thinks either is more than adequate for them with Matt Macey as back-up. They are also looking to spend big on one or two signings - he mentioned an athletic DCM. So I think if Villa match the valuation Arsenal have then Martinez looks a real possibility.

Assuming a fee of c.£20m based on appearances and given the value of having the best keeper you can afford - to have a quality player for the next 5-6 years and still have some resale value looks a very good deal.

With Heaton returning and given the positive impact he had on the side, it was not a position I thought was a priority - other than moving on a couple of GKs to reduce the wage bill, but the more I consider it, the more I think signing Martinez would be great - and a real sign of intent.

Not interested in Yanited's third choice keeper on stupid money.

Have a feeling that Martinez is only using us a leverage to get a better deal/ guarantee more playing time at Arsenal.

If he has any realistic chance of making it there he has to pursue it Shirley.

We'll see.  I haven't seen enough of him to be convinced we've missed out big time if we don't get him.

Maybe, but he's potentially got a big decision to make assuming he isn't made first choice at Arsenal - either take the easy option, no stress and good money or move to become first choice in the belief that will get him more international recognition/caps.

Of course, if he moves we will not be the only interested clubs, but we seem to be showing a lot of interest given we have a couple priority positions to cover/upgrade first.

I like Heaton and the impact he had, but this feels like a good deal if it happens.

[ADVILLAFAN]

According to the Neil we are open to offers for  Kalinic, Nyland, Guilbert, Engels, El Ghazi and Nakamba.

According to the Neil we are open to offers for  Kalinic, Nyland, Guilbert, Engels, El Ghazi and Nakamba.

money talks......

Matty Cash I want you, Matty Cash I need you, Woah

[Londonvilla]

Both Aston Villa and Fulham are said to have held a tentative interest in Paulo Gazzaniga ahead of next month’s transfer deadline (Daily Mail).

And Tottenham, it is claimed, would listen to offers for the Argentine goalkeeper, after hiring Joe Hart in his position (Evening Standard).

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/09/10/our-view-aston-villa-could-have-clear-run-at-tottenham-player-if-they-shelve-20m-transfer-pursuit/

£20m for Emi Martinez or the Spurs keeper for £50m

[N'ZMAV]

The Arsenal keeper is miles better

[ADVILLAFAN]

Gazzaniga is crap

[enigma]

According to the Neil we are open to offers for  Kalinic, Nyland, Guilbert, Engels, El Ghazi and Nakamba.

Blimey: with Ange, Hotter and Hulk, the club thinks it's 10 senior players overstaffed.
Not a good look.

Guilbert, Engels and Nakamba are surely worth another season in the squad?

Mind you, they could always start a new club off in the Conference and use this group of 10 as the core of the side...

... just an idea.

Do what man city did and buy an MLS team.
Yippee Ohio F.C

At this rate we may as well just buy Brentford. Would probably work out cheaper.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

According to the Neil we are open to offers for  Kalinic, Nyland, Guilbert, Engels, El Ghazi and Nakamba.

Lansbury, Jota and Hogan weren't mentioned? Maybe those are just seen as obviously for sale.

The only one I'd be sad to see leave out of that lot is Guilbert, although wouldn't be against giving Nakamba another year to see how he develops.

Neil Taylor should be on the for sale list too, he's barely good enough for a middling Championship side, let alone one with aspirations for the middle of the Premier League.

[Londonvilla]

Gazzaniga is crap

Thank you for your well considered and thoughtful post

[Mister E]

Sorry this is the full list.

Reports in Turkey indicate that Besiktas may move for Samatta, 27.

Midfielder Marvelous Nakamba, defenders Bjorn Engels and Frederic Guilbert, and goalkeepers Orjan Nyland and Lovre Kalinic are also believed to be available along with forward Scott Hogan, while Villa may consider offers for Anwar El Ghazi if Smith can bring in another wide attacker.

Hogan had an impressive loan spell at Villa's city rivals Birmingham during the second half of last season.

So, why not Hotter and Ange?
They added absolutely f.a. last season.

[Londonvilla]

Danny Drinkwater opens up on 'embarrassing' Aston Villa loan spell

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2020/09/10/danny-drinkwater-opens-up-on-embarrassing-aston-villa-loan-spell/

The fans were waiting for Danny Drinkwater and this loaf of bread turned up in midfield."

"I was thinking ‘Jesus, I’ve just been back to somewhere I had so much success and I couldn’t get on the pitch. This is embarrassing’,"

"I got some stick from the fans and I woke up and I was raging. After training I planned to go and speak to Dean Smith about things, but then I went and headbutted Jota.

I don't want him back

[Legion]

Danny Drinkwater opens up on 'embarrassing' Aston Villa loan spell

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2020/09/10/danny-drinkwater-opens-up-on-embarrassing-aston-villa-loan-spell/

The fans were waiting for Danny Drinkwater and this loaf of bread turned up in midfield."

"I was thinking ‘Jesus, I’ve just been back to somewhere I had so much success and I couldn’t get on the pitch. This is embarrassing’,"

"I got some stick from the fans and I woke up and I was raging. After training I planned to go and speak to Dean Smith about things, but then I went and headbutted Jota.

I don't want him back

Blimey!

[four fornicholl]

Another tentative thumbs up for Vill I an.

[Richard E]

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/arsenal-emiliano-martinez-transfer-news-aston-villa-latest-bernd-leno-arteta-fulham-team-news-b421684.html

[TelfordVilla]

Well I've blocked him, and now I know how it works i may block a few others. Feel free to block me if it suits you.